Vizio E421VL, E470VL, E551VL Lcd Hdtv User Manual

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Chapter 1 Setting Up Your HDTV 
•  Read this user manual carefully before installing your HDTV. 
•   The power consumption of your HDTV  is about 111W (E421VL); 134W (E470VL); 155W 
(E551VL) average. Use the included AC/DC power  adapter. When an extension cord is required, 
use one with the correct po
 wer rating. The cord must be grounde

d and the grounding feature 
must not be compromised. 
•   Install your HDTV on a flat surface to...

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Attaching the E421 VL TV Stand  
Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and 
size of the TV. 
Unpack the TV and stand base: 
1.  Remove the remote control, batteries , and power cord from the foam end caps. 
2.  Remove the two top foam end caps. 
3.  Remove the stand base from the packaging. 
4.  Remove the TV from the box and lay it  face down on a clean, flat...

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Attaching the E470VL TV Stand  
Note: We strongly recommend that two people perform the setup and assembly due to the weight and 
size of the TV. 
Unpack the TV and stand base: 
1.  Remove the remote control, batteries , and power cord from the foam end caps. 
2.  Remove the two top foam end caps. 
3.  Remove the stand base from the packaging.  
4.  Remove the TV from the box and lay it  face down on a clean, flat surface. 
Note:  Make sure...

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Wall Mounting your HDTV 
Your HDTV can be mounted on the wall for viewing. If  you choose to mount your HDTV on the wall, follow 
the instructions below. 
 
1.  Write down the serial number located on the back  of your HDTV in the space provided on page 1 to 
have it handy if you need to call for support. 
 
2.  Remove the stand base and neck:  a.  Disconnect the cables from your HDTV. 
b.  Place your HDTV face down...

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Chapter 2  Basic Controls and Connections 
Front Panel 
 
1. Remote Control Sensor —Point the remote 
control directly at this window on the lower left 
corner of your HDTV for the best response to 
the remote signal.
  
2.  POWER ‘VIZIO’ LIGHT— The VIZIO name lights 
white when powered on and orange when 
powered off.  
 
 
 
Side Panel Controls 
POWER (  ) —Turn your HDTV on by pressing the button 
once. Press the button again to turn...

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Rear Panel Connections  
 
1.  HDMI 1— Connect digital video devices such as a DVD player or Set-Top Box through this 
all digital connector. There is an additional HDMI connector on the side. 
2.  HDMI 2 with L/R Audio— Connect another digital video device such as a DVD player or 
Set-Top Box through this all digital connector. For users who want to connect to a DVI 
enabled device, use a DVI-HDMI cable and connec t...

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Chapter 3  VIZIO Remote Control 
Installing the Batteries 
1.  Remove the battery cover. 
2.  Insert the batteries into the remote control. Make sure that you 
match the (+) and (-) symbols on  the batteries with the (+) and 
(-) symbols inside the battery compartment. 
3.  Replace the battery cover. 
 
Precautionary Tips for Inserting the Batteries: 
•  Do not mix new and old batteries. This may result  in cracking or leakage that may...

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E421VL Remote Control Buttons 
POWER (  )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it 
again to return to the Standby mode. 
CEC-Supported Buttons: 
CEC needs to be set up and enabled for these buttons to work. See  CEC on 
page 44 for more information. 
● (Record)—Press to begin recording on your CEC-supported device. 
 (Pause)—Press to pause playback  on your CEC-supported device. 
►  (Play)—Press to...

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E470VL & E551VL Remote Control Buttons 
POWER (  )—Press to turn the TV on from the Standby mode. Press it 
again to return to the Standby mode. 
Device Buttons: 
•  DVD —Press to select a DVD player that has been programmed to 
work with this remote. See page 46 to program your remote control. 
•   AUDIO —Press to select a Home Theater System or Audio Amplifier 
that has been programmed to work with this remote. See page 46 to 
program...

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AV—Press to select the AV input. 
TV —Press to select the TV input. 
Number Button Pad —Press to select a channel or enter a password. 
INPUT—Press to cycle through the various devices connected to your 
TV (called Inputs). The inputs cycle in the following sequence: TV, AV, 
Comp, HDMI-1, HDMI-2, HDMI SIDE , RGB, and Media. After you have 
stepped through the entire sequence, you will return to the beginning. 
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